IDENTIFYING DATA 2021_22
Subject (*) ENGLISH LANGUAGE II Code 12254119
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Catalan Language and Literature (2009)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 2Q
Language
Anglès
Prerequisites 12254118 Llengua anglesa I
Department English and German Studies
Coordinator
BAINES , ANTHONY ALEXANDER
 E-mail anthonyalexander.baines@urv.cat
Lecturers
BAINES , ANTHONY ALEXANDER
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General description and relevant information <p> Acquisition of grammatical competence and knowledge appropriate to level B2 (CERF), with a main focus on language use.</p><p> This subject will be taught face-to-face as far as is possible within the instructions of the health authorities. At the start of the academic year, the calendar containing all teaching activities (with timetables and classrooms) will be available in the subject's Moodle area. </p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A3 Entendre una segona llengua estrangera i expressar-se en ella en un nivell bàsic.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT4 Work autonomously and as part of a team with responsibility and initiative.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A3 Coneix la gramàtica i el vocabulari d’una segona llengua estrangera a un nivell bàsic.
Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i escrita per a satisfer les necessitats d’ús instrumental bàsic d’una segona llengua estrangera.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT4 Identify the role they play in the group and understand the group’s objectives and tasks.
Communicate and act within the group in such a way that they facilitate cohesion and performance.
Commit to the group’s tasks and agenda.
Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Topic 1 Agreement, Determiners, Quantifiers, and Relative Clauses
Topic 2 Participle Clauses, Pronouns, Questions, and Adjectives
Topic 3 Adverbs, Adverbial Clauses, and Prepositions

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A5
CT4
 12 6 18
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A5
CT4
 40 0 40
Previous study
CT4
 1 19 20
Problem solving, exercises
A5
CT4
 1 20 21
Assignments
A5
CT4
 2 42 44
Personal attention
2 0 2
 
Mixed tests
A3
 3 0 3
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Course presentation (aims, content, learning methods, assessment).
Lecture Presentation and explanation (for each new item) of course contents, to support and complement practice with the acquisition of appropriate corresponding linguistic and meta-linguistic knowledge.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Exercises completed in the class sessions (corrections will be explained in English, preferably by the students), to:
(a) increase the student's degree of grammatical accuracy,
(b) initiate training in basic description and analysis of the English language, and
(c) detect and deal with any especially problematic aspects.
Previous study Reviewing and revising for written tests. Complementation (with brief readings) of class lectures.
Problem solving, exercises Class exercises designed to check student's current knowledge and command of each new topic, and detect any areas which may require special attention.
Assignments Students will have to write a paper about a specific grammar aspect.
Personal attention Reviews of papers or tests. Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours).

Personalized attention
Description

Reviews of portfolios or tests. Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours).

During the 2021-22 academic year, students will be given individual and/or group tutorials during which they can resolve any questions that may have about the subject. Tutorials may be face-to-face or online. At the start of the academic year, students will be informed about how these personalised tutorials will take place (timetables, whether they will be face-to-face, by email, Moodle, etc.)


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A5
CT4
 Miniproject 10%
Mixed tests
A3
 3 tests 90%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

No late assignments will be accepted.

No tests/exams will be taken outside scheduled dates and times, unless properly justified.

In cases where results are borderline, regular attendance (above 80%) and active participation in class discussions may be taken into consideration, at the tutor's discretion.

Segona Convocatòria will consist of a written exam worth 100% which will include questions and exercises on all the topics covered in the course. Students will not have to write the mini-project for segona convocatòria.

If the public health situation requires a reduction in physical attendance, examination will be adapted to comply with the directives issued by the relevant organisations. Any changes will be notified via the news forum on Moodle.


Sources of information

Basic Hewings, Martin, Advanced Grammar in Use, Third Edition, Cambridge University Press

The above-mentioned item is indispensable course material for both English Language 1 and 2. Students should make sure that they acquire it with answers, and ideally, with CD-Rom (although the CD-Rom is not compulsory).

Basic bibliography for the theory sessions:

  • Huddleston, R. & Pullum, G. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. New York: CUP. 
  • Quirk et al. (1985). A comprehensive grammar of the English language. London: Longman. 
  • Quirk et al. (1990). A student’s grammar of the English language. London: Longman. 

Other useful sources:

  • Haynes, S. & Nettle, M. Advanced Grammar in Use (Supplementary Exercises): CUP.
  • Parrot, M. 2000. Grammar for English Language Teachers. Cambridge: CUP. 
  • Swan, M. Practical English Usage.Oxford: OUP.
Complementary

This material will be supplemented, during the course, with exercises, presentations and tests created by the course instructors, as well as useful links to online materials.
Recommendations
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.